Anubias Heterophylla 5cm pot

🔥 Anubias Heterophylla (Anubias heterophylla)
Add bold greenery and impressive leaf structure to your aquarium with the beautiful Anubias Heterophylla. Anubias heterophylla This larger Anubias species is admired for its long, broad deep-green leaves and exceptionally hardy nature. Perfect for larger aquariums and natural aquascapes, Anubias Heterophylla creates a lush tropical appearance while remaining easy to care for and highly adaptable.

Its strong leaves and slow-growing habit make it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking to add long-lasting greenery to freshwater setups.

🌿 Why Choose Anubias Heterophylla?
🌱 Large broad leaves create a bold natural appearance
🪵 Perfect for attaching to wood and rocks
🦐 Hardy low-maintenance aquarium plant
🌿 Excellent for larger aquascapes and tropical layouts
⭐ Thrives in low-tech and low-light aquariums

In a mature aquarium, Anubias Heterophylla develops impressive leafy growth that adds depth, structure, and shaded shelter areas for fish and shrimp.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Anubias heterophylla
📛 Common Name: Anubias Heterophylla
💡 Lighting: Low to medium
🪴 Placement: Midground to background
📏 Growth Height: ~20–40 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.8
💧 Care Level: Easy
🌱 Growth Rate: Slow
🫧 CO₂ Requirement: Not required
🍽️ Fertilisation: Optional liquid fertiliser beneficial

Anubias Heterophylla grows best when attached to bogwood, rocks, or décor with the rhizome exposed above the substrate.

🐠 Best For Aquariums With
🦐 Shrimp and peaceful community aquariums
🐠 Angelfish, gouramis, tetras, rasboras, and cichlids
🌿 Low-tech planted aquariums and natural aquascapes
🐟 Fish that enjoy shaded resting and hiding areas
🪵 Wood and rock-based aquascaping layouts

⚠️ Important Notes
The rhizome should never be buried in substrate, as this can cause rot. Due to its slow growth rate, excessive lighting may encourage algae buildup on leaves if nutrients are unbalanced.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting a durable, large-leaf Anubias species that adds structure and rich greenery to freshwater aquariums.